Chris Richards
26-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
Mixed outing in defeat
Richards recorded one tackle (zero won) and nine clearances in Monday's 4-1 loss versus Belgium.
ANALYSIS
Richards almost reached double digits in clearances, leading all players in the game in that category, but he committed a costly error and saw his team's goal beaten four times in the round of 16 clash. It was the end of the USMNT's World Cup run, and the key defender logged 90 minutes in four out of five matches. While the team's high possession numbers allowed him to amass passes, he also stood out for his average of 6.8 clearances per contest. He'll aim to return to a consistent role when club action resumes in August.
Richards almost reached double digits in clearances, leading all players in the game in that category, but he committed a costly error and saw his team's goal beaten four times in the round of 16 clash. It was the end of the USMNT's World Cup run, and the key defender logged 90 minutes in four out of five matches. While the team's high possession numbers allowed him to amass passes, he also stood out for his average of 6.8 clearances per contest. He'll aim to return to a consistent role when club action resumes in August.
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Registers eight notches
Richards had eight clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Records team-high seven clearances
Richards generated three tackles (two won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 2-0 win over Australia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.
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Plays 90 after injury
Richards recorded a full 90 minutes in Friday's 4-1 win over Paraguay.
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Starting opener
Richards (ankle) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Paraguay.
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Ready for World Cup opener
Richards has rejoined full training this week and is ready to play without any minutes restrictions, pending manager Mauricio Pochettino's approval. the player said , according to Tom Bogert of The Athletic. "It's the World Cup. I was going to make myself ready regardless. ... If there's any time to sacrifice yourself, it's now. I know I'm able to play Friday, but I don't make those decisions."
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Saints want him
Southampton are interested in signing Richards, according to GiveMeSport.
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Richards has enjoyed solid moments in the Bundesliga but is now getting close to securing a Premier League switch. Southampton could certainly use his versatility on the defensive zone.
Richards has enjoyed solid moments in the Bundesliga but is now getting close to securing a Premier League switch. Southampton could certainly use his versatility on the defensive zone.